Controller

Summary

Join Recast Software as their Controller and become a critical financial leader, shaping and scaling global accounting operations. Reporting to the CFO, you will ensure accurate financial reporting while building a foundation for automation, M&A integration, and strategic decision-making. Lead a distributed accounting team, foster operational discipline, and advise executive leadership and private equity partners. This hands-on role requires thriving in fast-paced environments, inspiring accountability, and aligning financial rigor with business outcomes. You will oversee day-to-day accounting functions and drive a timely and accurate global close process. The role also involves managing finance systems, leading automation and scalability initiatives, and collaborating cross-functionally to improve efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 2+ years in a Controller or Director-level leadership role
• Experience in a high-growth, PE- or VC-backed SaaS company with recurring revenue models
• Deep expertise in ASC 606, US GAAP, and managing audits across multiple legal entities and currencies
• Experience with M&A finance integration and process harmonization
• Demonstrated success leading a global accounting team, including in remote or hybrid environments

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and private equity sponsors, translating financial data into strategic insights and risk-based recommendations
• Lead the preparation of monthly financial packages, covenant compliance reporting, and board presentations
• Contribute to margin improvement, operating efficiency, and inorganic growth initiatives
• Ensure compliance with ASC 606 and US GAAP across all entities and revenue streams
• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including GL, AR/AP, payroll, billing, consolidations, and multi-entity reporting
• Drive a timely and accurate global close process, ensuring integrity and completeness of financial reporting
• Maintain and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures for an audit-ready environment
• Manage relationships with external audit and tax advisors across multiple jurisdictions
• Own the finance systems ecosystem (Sage Intacct, Avalara, Salesforce, etc.) and lead automation and scalability initiatives
• Lead post-M&A finance integration efforts—harmonizing billing, compliance, and reporting processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evolve finance system architecture and drive operational efficiency
• Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed accounting team, fostering a culture of transparency, ownership, and technical excellence
• Act as a cultural steward—modeling Recast’s values of curiosity, accountability, and collaboration in a remote-first environment
• Promote a mindset of continuous improvement and business partnership across functions
• Track and interpret key SaaS metrics and financial KPIs to inform strategic planning
• Support financial modeling, budgeting, and long-range forecasting efforts
• Partner with RevOps and Product to evaluate pricing strategies, launch new revenue streams, and support cash planning

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA strongly preferred
• Familiarity with debt covenant compliance and investor reporting in a PE-backed environment
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct, Avalara, Salesforce, Rippling, and related tools
• Exceptional business acumen with the ability to distill complex financial issues into clear, actionable strategies

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• FSA or HSA with company contributions
• Employer paid STD, LTD, AD&D and life insurance
• 401k with 4% employer match
• Work-life balance, flexible time off, and remote work options
• Parental leave